John Kelly says he’s not quitting or getting fired, but confesses it’s not his favorite job

Only in today’s White House is it normal for staff to make an official announcement about not getting fired.
Friday was John Kelly’s turn.
The chief of staff took to the podium to defend his role, saying: ‘I’m not quitting today, I don’t believe — and I just talked to the president — I don’t think I’m being fired today. And I’m not so frustrated in this job that I’m thinking of leaving.’
Kelly went on: ‘I would tell you this is the hardest job I’ve ever, this is in my view the most important job I’ve ever had. I would offer though that it’s not the best job I’ve ever had.
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